© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Tari - Jean de Vallette ND
| Silver | 10.56 g |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Jean de La Vallette-Parisot (1557-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1568 |
| Value | 4 Tari (⅓) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.56 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#308447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. John the Baptist standing and holding a long cross, a Paschal lamb on altar on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ ECCE : AGNVS : DEI QVI TOLIT · PEC M
Translation: Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world.
Comment
Illustrated coin on this page is the Restelli# 21 itself.Interestingly, this coin was somewhat wrongly described in the original sale catalogue with extrapolated letterings while this is rather due to the coin having been stroke multiple times; traces can be seen on obverse with the D and V letters overlap and shadows around HOSPI and HIERVS, along with on reverse the overlap in AGNVS and the shift visible between 7h and 8h.
Interesting fact
The 4 Tari coin from Malta, which features Jean de Vallette, was minted during his reign as the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (1557-1568). It's made of silver and weighs 10.56 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences, reflecting the cultural exchange and diversity that existed in Malta during that time period.
